Industry Op-Ed

The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Festival Insider. It’s 4 am, the smell of cigarettes and weed hangs in the warehouse air, strobe lights color the dancefloor, and people groove to music rumbling the subwoofers—all the makings for a great night. However, if one attendee were caught with...

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Gen Z is the most empathetic and environmentally-conscious generation the world has ever known. If you wanna earn their loyalty, you’ve got to do more than just book big acts.

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The Covid-19 crisis has accelerated digital event spaces, but online entertainment won't disappear when social distancing ends. Michael Julian explains why artists, brands and event organizers should get on board with the future of VR - and how to do it.